Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a new state budget that guarantees developers the ability to build housing projects if they meet preexisting zoning standards.
The budget contains a provision known
Revenue and spending take center stage at the June 28 Council meeting, development and zoning are still part of the agenda.
Council could approve several contracts in the consent calendar,
Races for local elections are starting to take shape, with multiple candidates signaling they intend to run for City Council, Santa Monica-Malibu school board and Santa Monica College board.
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City Hall is moving forward with a ballot measure to amend the city's anti-corruption laws.
City Council gave direction to staff at its June 14 meeting to pursue
The City of Santa Monica has restored civic funding to the Pico Youth and Family Center after receiving an emergency request from the organization at City Council's June
Council wants an in-depth study of the Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) initiative before scheduling the proposal for a November vote.
The measure has gathered enough signatures to qualify for
Santa Monicans might be able to drink a Santa Monica beer in Santa Monica if the Planning Commission approves an application from Santa Monica Brew Works for a tasting room
Santa Monica police have arrested a San Diego man for murder following a weekend altercation.
Theo Andrew Krah was arrested in San Diego County on Tuesday in connection with a
Santa Monica police arrested a man Sunday morning for explosives and weapons possession, preventing a potential attack on the West Hollywood Gay Pride Parade.
SMPD officers arrested James Wesley Howell
Big Blue Bus is launching a new on-demand cab service to provide late-night rides to and from the 17th Street/SMC Expo Station.
The service, called Blue at Night, will
In response to the state's affordable housing crisis, California lawmakers are working on a potentially controversial plan proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown that would bypass local zoning restrictions.
The June 14 City Council meeting is laden with new discussions of old business.
Council discussions will touch on the minimum wage, zoning rules, ethics rules, Breeze Bike Share prices
